2013 Taozigou Coal Mine explosion

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2013 Taozigou Coal Mine explosion
DateMay 11, 2013
LocationSichuan, People's Republic of China
Deaths28 dead
Non-fatal injuries18 injured

The 2013 Taozigou Coal Mine explosion occurred in the Taozigou Coal Mine (桃子沟煤矿) in Hua'an Village (华安村), Fuji Town (福集镇) Lu County, Sichuan, China.[1] A total of 28 people lost their lives in the explosion. The explosion was reportedly a result of illegal mining.[2]

The explosion occurred on May 11, 2013 at about 14:15.[1] A total of 108 people were working underground when the explosion occurred, many from outside Sichuan Province.[3] 27 people died and 81 were saved. However, one of the people saved died of his injuries later. In total, the explosion caused 28 deaths.[4]

Illegal mining was blamed for the explosion. The miners were working without a ventilation system when the explosion occurred.[5] It was reported that all licenses for the coal mine would be revoked and the site would be shut down permanently.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ a b http://news.lzep.cn/2013/0512/148458.html[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ a b http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-05/12/content_16493185.htm
  3. ^ "泸州矿难目击者：事发时爆炸声明显 形成冲击波-中新网".
  4. ^ "China: 28 miners killed in coal mine explosion".
  5. ^ "四川桃子沟煤矿涉嫌违法生产 小煤窑成吃人老虎-中新网".

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